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Data Entry Keyers Salary in Montana

The median pay for a data entry keyers in Montana is $39,750/year ($19.11/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.11/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$52K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,728/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,979/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,599/mo

About data entry keyers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 135,280
Montana employed: 380
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $35,830, median $39,750, 75th percentile $46,860, 90th percentile $51,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$40K75th$47K90th$52K
Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $35,830, median $39,750, 75th percentile $46,860, 90th percentile $51,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level data entry keyers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Data Entry Keyers salary by metro in Montana

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Bozeman$46K+15%40
Helena$45K+12%90
Missoula$42K+7%30
Billings$39K-1%60
Great Falls$38K-4%30

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Frequently asked questions

How much do data entry keyers make in Montana?

The median is $39,750 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced data entry keyers can clear $51,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,728/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 41.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a data entry keyers salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median data entry keyers salary is worth about $40,979 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do data entry keyers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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